The Israeli army increased its attacks on Gaza.

 

After the execution of a Hamas deputy leader in Beirut, Israel's military increased its shelling of the Gaza Strip and ordered people to leave a refugee camp in the northern section of the Palestinian enclave. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, a military spokesman, stated that the Israeli army is prepared to meet any situation.Aruri is the first senior Hamas political leader to be assassinated since Israel's operation against Hamas began. Hundreds of Palestinians marched in Ramallah and other West Bank cities to protest Aruri's death. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati stated that the assassination of Hamas official Saleh al-Aruri was intended to drag Lebanon deeper into the conflict.